1997 Jeep Wrangler SE 5-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.

The Generous Collection returns with Part 2 offering over 250 cars in August all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy.

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After skipping the 1996 model year, the Jeep Wrangler vaulted into the modern era with a nearly clean-sheet redesign for 1997. While it retained a basic two-box shape with a removable roof and a decidedly adventurous attitude, the Wrangler saw myriad updates to make it both more capable off-road and more livable on any kind of terrain. Its solid axles were now coil sprung for better ride quality and off-road articulation, its steering was updated to give it a more precise feel, and its new dashboard featured dual airbags plus convenient climate and audio controls.

Called the TJ by enthusiasts, the second-generation Wrangler has long been a fan-favorite... and not just for its return to round headlights.

This first-year Wrangler TJ was assembled in April 1996, making it among the earliest TJ models.

Finished in red with a black vinyl top, it is powered by a 2.5-liter inline-four paired with a five-speed manual gearbox and a Command-Trac two-speed transfer case. It features myriad modifications, like aftermarket lighting, diamond-plate trim, alloy wheels from an earlier Jeep, Bestop seats up front, and a cupholder, as well as aftermarket graphics.

This 1997 Jeep Wrangler is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist with a clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report and a clean Alabama title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in red with gray upholstery

• Black removable roof

• 2.5L inline-four

• 5-speed manual transmission

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Factory Equipment

• Half doors

• Dual airbags

• AM/FM/cassette head unit

Modifications

• Aftermarket soft top with tinted plastic windows

• Diamond plate trim

• Aftermarket graphics and stickers

• Spare tire delete

• 15" alloy wheels from an earlier Jeep model

• Nerf bars

• Bestop seats

• Painted flooring without carpeting

• Cupholder

Documentation

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars.

• Paint imperfections on body

• Wear on interior surfaces

• Underbody rust

• Odometer inoperative — true mileage is unknown (TMU)

• Some corrosion

• No carpeting, rear seat, or spare tire

• Images detailing the condition of the 1997 Jeep Wrangler are presented in the gallery

Ownership History

This 1997 Jeep Wrangler is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles. The accompanying clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report lists registration history in Vermont and Alabama.

Additional Information

The digital odometer on this vehicle is inoperative. The CARFAX Vehicle History Report does not show a recent reading. This vehicle is to be considered True Mileage Unknown (TMU).

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Matt Lowney   Phone: 623.308.2640   Email: mlowney@hagerty.com

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide very limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential; however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require extensive additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is.   Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Broad Arrow representative is onsite, between the hours of 9AM to 6PM local time beginning Monday, September 14 through Wednesday, September 30. No cars can be retrieved prior to September 14, and any lots remaining after September 30 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.